Competitive Edge

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Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Florida's Leadership Competitive Edge is one of the most dynamic ways to see the inner workings of leadership. The program is highly selective, and uses the tenants of The Ellison Model to prepare students for 21st century leadership within the global marketplace as well as enhance student development as inclusive community builders.

How to ParticipateAll participants must be nominated by faculty or administrative members. Once selected, you must:

Submit letters of recommendation

Go through committee interviews

Demonstrate your leadership potential

What You Will Do Engage in approximately 150 hours of Leadership education and practice.

Complete three-credit leadership class IDS 2931 with Professor Barbra Nightingale in the fall term at South Campus; Bachelor degree seeking students may enroll in a leadership class taught in their bachelor program

Become certified in the GOMABCD/7 Step Process

Understand networking on the green

Conduct leadership administrative interviews

Present on leadership

Serve on a college wide committee

Travel to Tallahassee to shadow Florida legislators and view the legislative process

Attend monthly Competitive Edge meetings

Represent the College at other events

What You Will Get

$1,150 scholarship ($575 per term)

An insider’s perspective on leadership and organizational dynamics via The Ellison Model.

The chance to travel, network with senior college administrators and state legislators.